Lynn University
Lynn University (LU) is a private university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1962. Lynn University has a beautifully landscaped 123-acre campus with seven freshwater lakes. The university is proud of its reputation as one of the safest campuses in the nation. The campus is only three miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within convenient driving distance to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Orlando.
Lynn's mission is to provide the education, support and environment that enables individual students to realize their true potential and prepare for success in the world. At the core of every major program is a liberal arts education, as well as their commitment to nurture and support every student’s journey of self-discovery.
The university currently hosts students from 46 states and more than 90 nations, creating a community in which each student has a rich multicultural experience. The students also complete a required international study experience as part of their major program, participating in a faculty-led study tour or spending a semester abroad at American College Dublin (Ireland).
Lynn University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.
The university is named for the Lynn family (Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn), noted philanthropists.
Academics
The university offers 17 undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees with more than 70 specializations through its five colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Management
- Conservatory of Music
- College of Education
- College of Hospitality Management
- College of International Communication
Other programs are:
Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1992 as the music division of the Harid Conservatory, the Conservatory became part of Lynn University in January 1999 after Harid’s founder discontinued his support of the music division. Today, Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music is one of the leading conservatories within a university environment.
The Lynn University Conservatory of Music attracts some of the world’s most talented young musicians. Here, these student-artists, who hail from more than a dozen countries, hone their knowledge and performance of music, preparing to join the world’s leading symphony orchestras and most prestigious graduate music programs. More than 98 percent of Lynn University Conservatory of Music alumni establish careers in music performance following graduation.
The Conservatory of Music’s distinguished faculty teach and perform internationally and serve as jurists for acclaimed music festivals and competitions.
Palm Beach County’s leading symphony, the Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra has been performing for the past 14 years. The orchestra is under the direction of esteemed Maestro Albert-George Schram. Maestro Schram is the former resident conductor of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and is resident conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, where he has worked in various capacities since 1979. He also has served as conductor of the Lubbock and Louisville Symphony Orchestras and has been a guest conductor for numerous orchestras throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
The Conservatory of Music presents more than 35 performances each year. Most are held in the state-of-the-art Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, located in the de Hoernle International Center on the Lynn University campus.
History
The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women’s junior college founded by the religious order of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). In 1971, a period of transition began, and the school was placed under the control of a lay board. At that time, Dr. Donald E. Ross was named president.
In 1974, the name of the school was formally changed to the College of Boca Raton. Following a period of sustained growth, the college was granted SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation at Level II in 1986. Shortly after, in 1988, it was granted accreditation at Level III. In less than 20 years, it was transformed from a two-year school to a four-year college with an accredited master’s program.
The College of Boca Raton officially became Lynn University in 1991 to reflect the increasing global nature of its mission, to demonstrate the growth of its programs as well as its academic accreditation and to honor the Lynn family, distinguished benefactors.
During the 1998-1999 academic year, its 36th year of existence, the university was approved for candidacy as a Level V doctoral granting institution. Today, in addition to bachelor's and master's degrees, it offers a Ph.D. in Global Leadership with specializations in Educational Leadership and Corporate and Organizational Management.
Fighting Knights Athletics
Lynn University Fighting Knights has won a total of 18 NCAA and NAIA national championships, and 16 Sunshine State Conference championships. The university competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Men's varsity sports are baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. Women's varsity sports are basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Points of Pride
- Lynn University teams have won 18 national titles.
- The Fighting Knights have come away with seven NCAA championships and 11 NAIA national crowns.
- Six different Lynn programs (women’s golf, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, women's softball, men’s golf and men’s soccer) have won national titles.
- Four different Lynn programs (women’s golf, women’s soccer, women’s tennis and men’s soccer) have captured multiple national championships.
- Knights consistently excel both in the classroom and in the competitive arena. Since 1996, over 1,600 semesters of 3.0 or better have been turned in by Fighting Knight student-athletes. On the average 104 Lynn University student-athletes produce GPAs of 3.0 or better each semester (since 1996).
- Since becoming a full-fledged member of the Sunshine State Conference in time for the 1998-99 academic year, Lynn teams have taken home 21 Sunshine State Conference regular season and tournament titles.
- Two Lynn University sports (men’s soccer and women’s tennis) have claimed multiple league titles.
- Four members of the Lynn University coaching staff have been at the school for 10 years or more.
Mascot
The Lynn University mascot is the “Fighting Knight.” The mascot symbolizes the qualities, ideals and values of loyalty, courage, respect and generosity typically associated with knights.
The mascot also provides the nickname for Lynn’s athletic teams, the Fighting Knights. The Fighting Knights are affiliated to NCAA Division II and with the Sunshine State Conference.